Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
The hydraulic design of culverts plays an important role in the safety and resiliency of roadways. When designing culverts, it is critical that the user understands the basic hydraulic principals and the complex nature of culvert hydraulics and design. The FHWA’s HY-8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program is a free software program that can analyze the many aspects of culvert hydraulics. This video explains the functionality and efficiency of the program and provides a background of capabilities for its use. For additional information, please visit fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/software/hy8/.
The hydraulic design of culverts plays an important role in the safety and resiliency of roadways. When designing culverts, it is critical that the user understands the basic hydraulic principals and the complex nature of culvert hydraulics and design. The FHWA’s HY-8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program is a free software program that can analyze the many aspects of culvert hydraulics. This video explains the functionality and efficiency of the program and provides a background of capabilities for its use. For additional information, please visit fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/software/hy8/.
